Lost and Found

If your pet has gone missing and you are unsure where to start looking, or if you have found a stray animal and are unsure what to do with it, here are some useful contacts.

Contact the Council

We can list the the animal on our lost and found list. We will need an accurate description of the animal you have lost or found:

height
colour
breed
sex
distinguishing features

and contact details for yourself in case the animal is reported after you have called.

Other places to contact

Petphone

This service deals with all kinds of family pets. You can call:

LOSTPETS 0900 56781
FOUNDPETS 0800 368 631

The SPCA

Contact or visit between 10.00am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 8.30am - 12.00pm.

Call - 03 473-8252
Visit - Torridon Street, Opoho

How to get your impounded dog released

Once you have established that your dog is in the pound you will need to:

Go to the pound, which is next door to the SPCA and confirm that it is your dog.
Contact us to advise us that your dog is in our pound. If you come, in you will be able to pay your release fees and take your receipt with you to pick up your dog. If you call, we will be able to let you know how much the fee will be.
The dog may need to be microchipped or registered before it can be released. We will discuss any further requirements with you when you come in to pay the release fee.

The ranger will be at the pound at certain times. When you arrive to pick up your pet, go straight down to the pound building - do not wait at the gate.

The release times are:

Monday to Friday - 10.00 - 10.30, 12.00 - 12.30, 4.00 - 4.30
Saturday and Sunday 4.00 - 4.30pm

Last reviewed: 14 Aug 2009 2:37pm